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Blog: Rethinking Perpetuity -Resetting Endowment Expectations after the Pandemic
Stephanie Wilson at Blue Avocado–
https://blueavocado.org/finance/endowments/
blueavocado.org
Resetting Endowment Expectations After the Pandemic
With endowments, let's rethink 'forever' and explore new, flexible ways to ensure your nonprofit organization's longevity and effectiveness.
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The world of endowments can sometimes feel like trying to understand quantum physics. This piece makes a strong case for flexibility over the traditional idea of forever, which I found refreshing. The comparison between true and term endowments is particularly clear and raises an important question about whether permanent endowments are always the right fit. The idea of having a five-year plan to spend a million dollars feels considerably more engaging than having a fund sitting there that nobody can touch.
